The Cardinals look to the 2002 season with renewed hope. After a
series of rebuilding seasons, the women's team believes it is
poised to have a breakthrough campaign this fall.

While the team loses a significant senior in Dana Tarricone,
they return the heart of their team in Rookie of the Year and
second team all conference Jenny Aspinwall and
midfield presence Lia DeGisi and Brianne
Palmieri. The team returns 11 starters and welcomes 10
newcomers to its roster. Among the returning players is captain
Colleen Redlinger and talented forward
Aubrey Maki, both starters and all-league caliber
players.

While the team must revamp some in each of the field positions,
the coaches are confident that the younger players will be able to
step up and play at the high level needed for success. These
incoming players include local standout Laura Kaye
and Pennsylvania star Deanna Keil. Senior players,
including Jackie Yacenda, bring the type of skill
leadership the team needs this fall, and are poised to lead the
women to a winning season.

In goal, the team has a great deal of experience and depth.
Co-starters Meghan Baroody and Rachel
Glennon will be joined by several freshmen to push them
for their positions.

The 2002 schedule brings some new competition mixed in with some
traditional rivals. Conference rivalries with St. Mary's, Salisbury
and Mary Washington have brought out the best in both teams.
Out-of-conference rivals include Washington College and new teams
include Averett and Shenandoah.